Orlando: LED Night Kayak & Paddleboard Tour Lake Ivanhoe

Night paddling under city lights on Lake Ivanhoe with glowing kayaks

You’ll paddle glowing clear kayaks or SUPs across Lake Ivanhoe with city lights behind you and colorful LEDs lighting up everything below. Local guides help you get started (even if you’re new), snap photos for you, and provide all your gear plus a dry bag for your stuff. It’s part adventure, part chill night out. You might end up seeing Orlando in a whole new way.

Step-by-step itinerary

Night Glow Paddle Tour in Orlando

• Arrive at Lake Ivanhoe Boat Ramp
• Receive beginner paddle lesson
• Choose paddleboard or kayak
• Put on safety equipment
• Begin paddle on Lake Ivanhoe
• Enjoy LED-lit underwater views
• Admire Orlando city skyline
• Guides take complimentary photos
• End paddle tour
• Dine at Lake Ivanhoe Village restaurant

The experience

The first thing I noticed wasn’t the lights. It was how quiet everything felt once we pushed off from the Lake Ivanhoe Boat Ramp. Downtown Orlando was right there, all neon and glass in the background, but out on the water it was just us and this weird soft hum of crickets and distant traffic. Our guide, Jamie, handed me a paddle and grinned like he knew something I didn’t. He told us to wait for a second before turning on the LEDs. “You’ll see why,” he said. And yeah, when those colors hit the water, it was like someone flipped a switch inside the lake itself.

I picked a clear kayak (my friend went for a paddleboard, she’s braver than me) and we drifted over these patches of underwater plants that looked almost fake under the lights. The tour is supposed to be beginner-friendly, but I still managed to splash myself right away. Jamie just laughed and said everyone does that their first time. He pointed out some fish darting around below us: honestly, I wouldn’t have noticed them without the glow. There were a couple of other locals out jogging by the shore. One waved at us like this was totally normal Tuesday night stuff.

We stopped for photos halfway through (included in the tour), which is good because my phone stayed dry in their little bag. I’m not risking it over open water again. The air smelled sort of green and humid, if that makes sense? You could hear people laughing from one of the bars across the lake but mostly it was just our group moving along quietly together. Afterward, we wandered into one of those restaurants in Lake Ivanhoe Village still wearing our damp shorts. Nobody seemed to mind. I keep thinking about how different Orlando looks from out there at night, softer somehow.

What’s included

Your evening includes all safety equipment for kayaking or paddleboarding on Lake Ivanhoe (plus an introductory lesson if you’re new) complimentary photographs taken by your guide during the night glow paddle session, water to drink while out on the lake, and a dry bag so your phone and keys stay safe even if you get splashed along the way.

Information

Lasts 2h, runs every day, 4 start times, from US$ 75 per person, with a live guide in English and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesEvery day except Saturday: 17:30 and 19:30Saturday: 17:30, 19:00, 19:30 and 21:00Another time? ›

GroupUp to 201 private ›

Live guideEnglishOther languages ›

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

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AgesAdult (18 to 80 years) · Child (3 to 17 years) · Under 3: can't be booked

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 6 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical effortPets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Epic Paddle Adventures

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 17 years). Children under 3 can't be included in the booking.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

Is this LED kayak tour suitable for beginners?

Yes, it includes a lesson before starting and is beginner-friendly.

Where does the LED kayak tour start in Orlando?

The tour launches from Lake Ivanhoe Boat Ramp in downtown Orlando.

What do I need to bring for the night paddle?

You don’t need much: gear, safety equipment, water, and a dry bag are provided.

Are photos included during the tour?

Yes, complimentary photographs are taken by guides during your experience.

Can I choose between kayak or paddleboard?

Yes, you can pick between clear kayaks (single or double) or paddleboards.

Is there somewhere to eat after paddling?

Yes, there are restaurants nearby in Lake Ivanhoe Village where you can eat after your session.

What should I wear for this LED kayak experience?

Dress in neon or tie-dye if you want fun photos. Expect to get a bit splashed.

Are service animals allowed on this tour?

Yes, service animals are allowed according to tour info.